A home doesn’t stop at the back door, so the garden gets just as much attention here as anything indoors. In this category, I share budget-friendly ways to improve outdoor space, from small updates like painting fences and adding pots, to bigger projects like patios, planting, and drainage.
I’m not a natural green thumb, so expect honest, practical advice rather than expert horticulture, plus real updates from our own garden renovation as it progresses. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just want a few affordable ideas to freshen things up, you’ll find realistic inspiration here rather than anything requiring a professional gardener.
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Decking seems to be increasingly popular in UK gardens. It’s easy to maintain, looks nice and the non-slip varieties prevent the surface from becoming very slippy in the rain. We installed decking in our previous home and absolutely loved how it looked and how easy it was to keep clean. But if you don’t look…
This post has been a LONG time coming. Our garden renovation, can you believe it, was a whole year ago last summer. Not only was last summer one of the rainiest on record, but the rain really delayed us in more ways than one, meaning I’ve only just got the space fully ship shape and…
I’ve always loved the idea of a summer house. It would be fab to have a place where you can go for a glass of wine in summer or have a party in winter. They’re like an extension of your actual home, minus the huge costs. Last week, my sister mentioned that she’s having a…
*Collaborative post – gifted products I’ve been WAITING FOR MONTHS to bring you this post and I’m so excited that the time is finally here. Our garden renovation has taken so long because we’ve been doing most of the work ourselves. It’s tough going but that’s what happens when you’re on a pretty tight budget….
The last (and first) post I did about our garden renovation focused on digging everything out. And, to be honest, not a lot has happened since then. Okay, that’s not entirely true. We have managed to fit our fences and get the hardcore down so it’s not too muddy to walk on. But the rain…
Our garden renovation is officially underway. We’ve already been delayed because it’s been one of the wettest Junes on record and the rain has set us back about 4 weeks. At the moment, it looks like this: But I’m already thinking ahead to making sure our garden is neat, organised and tidy all year round,…
I just love it when all the garden decor hits the shops. It kind of lifts my heart a little bit and it makes me so happy to see the bright patterns and colours. But I’m getting a tad ahead of myself because our garden currently looks like this: So we’re a long way from…
The part of renovation that I really enjoy is the end. Designing everything, choosing decor, adding the final flourishing touches that truly turn a space from ‘meh’ to ‘wow’. But before we can get there, we have to do all the messy stuff. Which is what Part 1 of our garden renovation is. The thought…
This is a subject that’s been on my mind a lot recently because we’re currently in the throes of having our garden and driveway redone. But I’ve been thinking, how much value does a garden add to a property and will it be worth it? Will it actually add the value that we’re hoping it…
The VonHaus Copper Rim Fire Pit adds a bit of rustic chic to any garden. *This product was gifted in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. I was so excited when popular brand VonHaus got in touch with me to review their gorgeous Copper Rim Fire Pit. As you all know…
As you all know, because I’ve harped on about it a billion times, we’re redoing our driveway and back garden. We’ve officially accepted a quote for the driveway to be dug out so our project is starting in May. I’ve spent hours looking at cost options, paving options, artificial grass, decking, fencing. You name it,…
If you’re anything like us, you’ll have a list of 20 jobs that you’ve been meaning to get around to, but somehow haven’t… What better time to start than the new year? A new year is a time for new starts. You might be considering moving house, or there might be a tonne of DIY…